Question

On the first day of class, Professor Wallace tells her geography students that pop quizzes will be given at unpredictable times throughout the semester. Clearly, studying for Professor Wallace's surprise quizzes will be reinforced on a ________ schedule.
a. fixed-interval
b. variable-interval
c. variable-ratio
d. fixed-ratio

Answer 1

Answer:

b. variable-interval

Explanation:

• In operant conditions, the variable interval is a schedule to reinforce a response that is regarded after an unpredicted amount of time has passed and thus the professor surprises them with a quiz that will reinforce the learning.